Coastal Flood Advisory

Locations Affected

North Charleston, SC ∙ Charleston, SC ∙ Mount Pleasant, SC ∙ James Island, SC ∙ Hollywood, SC ∙ Bull Island, SC ∙ West Ashley Division, SC ∙ Sullivan's Island, SC ∙ Edisto Island, SC ∙ Lincolnville, SC

Full Alert Message

Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Charleston SC 1254 PM EDT Wed Oct 7 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (7.4 to 7.6 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This will result in some roads becoming impassable and minor flooding of properties. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 6:21 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information. && Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour. Charleston Harbor SC MLLW Categories - Minor 7.0 ft, Moderate 7.5 ft, Major 8.0 ft MHHW Categories - Minor 1.2 ft, Moderate 1.7 ft, Major 2.2 ft Total Total Departure Day/Time Tide Tide from Norm Waves Flood ft MLLW ft MHHW ft ft Impact -------- --------- --------- --------- ------- -------- 07/06 PM 7.5 1.7 1.2 N/A Moderate 08/07 AM 7.0 1.2 0.8 N/A Minor 08/07 PM 6.9 1.1 0.6 N/A None 09/08 AM 6.8 1.0 0.4 N/A None 09/08 PM 6.8 1.0 0.6 N/A None 10/08 AM 7.3 1.5 0.8 N/A Minor

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